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Fractions in LaTeX

This guide covers basic and advanced fraction formatting: inline versus display math, nested fractions, continued fractions, and related constructs like binomial coefficients.

Basic Fractions with \\frac

  1. Inline fraction

    Use in inline math for short numerators and denominators.

  2. Display fraction

    Use display math for larger expressions for better readability.

Nested and Complex Fractions

Deeply nested fractions can hurt readability; consider algebraic simplification or display math.

Continued Fractions

Binomial Coefficients

\binom{n}{k} is preferred over the factorial form for clarity and spacing.

Spacing Tips

  • Prefer display math for complex fractions.
  • Use parentheses with \\left( \\right) as needed.
  • Avoid excessive nesting for readability.

Fractions in LaTeX

This guide covers basic and advanced fraction formatting: inline versus display math, nested fractions, continued fractions, and related constructs like binomial coefficients.

Basic Fractions with \\frac

  1. Inline fraction

    Use in inline math for short numerators and denominators.

  2. Display fraction

    Use display math for larger expressions for better readability.

Nested and Complex Fractions

Deeply nested fractions can hurt readability; consider algebraic simplification or display math.

Continued Fractions

Binomial Coefficients

\binom{n}{k} is preferred over the factorial form for clarity and spacing.

Spacing Tips

  • Prefer display math for complex fractions.
  • Use parentheses with \\left( \\right) as needed.
  • Avoid excessive nesting for readability.
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